Effective Tips to Make You Stop Nail Biting
Ladies, are you one of the many people who like to bite nails? If yes, then you have to stop! Nail-biting habits are not only unsightly, but also can interfere with the health of your body and nails, you know. Come on, see the side effects of nail biting and how to stop it!
Why do I have to stop?
Nail biting habits will not cause permanent disability. However, of course there are side effects:
Your nails will grow in an unnatural shape. If the tissue on your nails is injured from being bitten, your nails will most likely stop growing as they should. This will make your nails grow oddly.
This habit can damage your smile. Inadvertently your teeth can get bumpy, cracked or broken if you continue this habit. Overtime, nail biting can cause jaw problems.
You can get sick. Hands are germs for living, and nails are a perfect place for them to hide. When you put your fingers into your mouth several times a day, this can increase your chances of falling ill. Plus, skin damage caused by nail biting will open the way for germs to enter easily.
How to stop?
Patience is needed to be able to stop nail biting habits totally. If you are committed, it is guaranteed that you can stop this bad habit. Try the following tips:
Cut your nails short. When your nails are short, you will feel dissatisfied when you bite them.
Cover your nails with a terrible taste. Use a nail polish that has an unpleasant taste or aroma, so it makes you think twice before biting it.
Try manicures! Spending time and money on a manicure will make your nails look beautiful and give you a reason
Know what triggered you. Watch how you feel when you start biting your nails. At other times when you feel like that, try looking for other activities to distract yourself.
Make your mouth or hands busy. Look for other items that can divert your desire to bite your nails, for example a stress ball, a pen that can be clicked on, or a worry stone.
To make it easier for you, try stopping from the finger you most often bite, for example your thumb. When you have succeeded in not biting your thumb, it's time to put another nail on "no biting" zone.